✔Distance hike ✔5 days ✔3 stages ✔approx. 55 km ✔great views of the Rhine Valley and Eifel

Up even higher on the EIFELLEITER

From the Rhine Valley up to the Hohe Acht, the highest mountain in the Eifel: a total of 1400 meters in altitude have to be overcome on the EIFELLEITER premium hiking trail. Three stages full of impressions of nature and breathtaking views lieahead of the hikers. One last stroll along the Rhine promenade in Bad Breisig and then the high-altitude adventure in the Eifel awaits. Step by step, the route first takes you through the Mönchsheide - don't forget to look back at the Rhine valley!

The EIFELLEITER continues to be climbed, the path leads to lofty heights, but your feet remain connected to the earth, feeling the power of the volcanic past.Past the Bausenberg horseshoe crater and the Rodder Maar, along old Roman paths through the Steinrausch adventure forest and on the last stage, the Hohe Acht awaits the arrival of hikers. Imposing rock formations will amaze you. The view from the Kaiser Wilhelm Tower high up on the highest point in the Eifel makes up for all the effort during the ascents. The trail then continues downhill along the Eifel ladder to the lively little town of Adenau.

Note: Offer not bookable on long weekends due to public holidays/major events at the Nürburgring

Organizer: Tourist Information Volcanic Region Laacher See